Panasonic Corporation
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Panasonic to Deliver Full Lineup of HD Equipment to Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 2 days 16 hours 17 minutes ago
...TOKYO,Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation, the Official Worldwide Olympic Partner...Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Panasonic Corporation CONTACT: Chris De Maria (Panasonic), +1-201-348-7182,demariac...
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Extends In-Flight Entertainment System Capability for Emirates [Press Release]
MarketWire | 5 days 19 hours 39 minutes ago
LAKE FOREST, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/16/09 -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) systems, today announced it has created an X Series hybrid solution to bring new capabilities to its K Series System 2000e in-flight entertainment system onboard up to 37 Emirates aircraft.
Etihad Airways Selects Panasonic's eX2 for A330 and B777 Aircraft and Turnkey Maintenance [Press Release]
MarketWire | 4 days 19 hours 39 minutes ago
LAKE FOREST, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/17/09 -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) systems, announced today at the Dubai Airshow the signing of an agreement with Etihad Airways (Etihad) for 10 B777-300ER, 5 A330-300, and 2 A330-200 aircraft to be equipped with Panasonic's leading eX2 IFEC system as well as an agreement for a 7-year turnkey service maintenance contract. The first aircraft delivery is...
Panasonic Announces Commencement of Tender Offer for SANYO Shares [Press Release]
Business Wire | 18 days 7 hours 56 minutes ago
Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC)(TOKYO:6752)(the "Tender Offeror" or the "Company") announced that it resolved at its Board of Directors meeting held on November 4, 2009 to acquire the shares of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:6764)(the "Target") through the tender offer (the "Tender Offer") as follows:
Panasonic One-Inch Thin Plasma and LUMIX Digital Camera Win Popular Science Magazine's 'The Best of What's New' [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 3 days 15 hours 42 minutes ago
...Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service...
Panasonic Introduces Incentive Programs for Its Toughbook H1 Mobile Clinical Assistant [Press Release]
Business Wire | 2 days 17 hours 29 minutes ago
Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computers, today announced an incentive program allowing healthcare organizations to trade-in mobile clinical assistant (MCA) devices that are not meeting their needs for $1000 off the purchase of a new Panasonic Toughbook H1 MCA. In a separate offer, Panasonic is also offering a free Universal Mounting Solution with the purchase of a Toughbook H1. The H1 has redefined the MCA category by addre...
Panasonic's Industry Leading Technology Recognized By CES Innovation Awards [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 2 days 20 hours 42 minutes ago
...Definition television, is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service...
Announcement of Financial Results: Panasonic Reports Second-Quarter and Six-Month Results [Press Release]
Business Wire | 23 days 3 hours 41 minutes ago
Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic)(NYSE:PC) today reported its consolidated financial results for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2009, of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2010 (fiscal 2010).
Panasonic's Uniquely-Designed 360 Quick Steam/Dry Iron Wins CEA Innovations 2010 Design & Engineering Award [Press Release]
MarketWire | 10 days 19 hours 42 minutes ago
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Panasonic Receives New Order from All Nippon Airways for eX2 In-Flight Entertainment System [Press Release]
Business Wire | 12 days 9 hours 42 minutes ago
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and communication (IFEC) systems, today announced that it has received a new order for Panasonic’s eX2 IFE system from All Nippon Airways (ANA) for its Boeing 767-300ER aircraft and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Panasonic Announces Business Restructuring and Growth Strategy for Its Motor Business [Press Release]
Business Wire | 20 days 4 hours 51 minutes ago
Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic)(NYSE:PC) today announced that the Company will restructure Motor Company, its internal division company, to strengthen its management structure for achieving further growth. In April 2010 (planned), Panasonic reorganizes and integrates Home Appliance and Automotive Motor, and Industrial Motor Businesses to Home Appliances Company (HA), and transfer Information Equipment Motor Business to Minebea Motor Manufacturing Corporation (Minebea Motor). Therefore, Moto...
Panasonic System Networks Company of America Established to Offer Integrated B2B Solutions for Small-to-Medium-Sized Businesses [Press Release]
MarketWire | 18 days 18 hours 11 minutes ago
SECAUCUS, NJ -- (Marketwire) -- 11/03/09 -- Panasonic System Networks Company of America has been established as a comprehensive enterprise solutions provider for small-to-medium-sized businesses struggling with increasingly sophisticated workplace needs. The company was created by integrating the operations of two pre-existing organizations that both focused on the small-to-medium-sized business customer: Panasonic Communications Company of North America and Panasonic System Solutions Compa...
Panasonic Corporation of North America Celebrates 50th Anniversary in US [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 65 days 17 hours 40 minutes ago
Panasonic Corporation of North America Celebrates 50th...Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation of North America, a market and...president of Panasonic Company, and Panasonic Corporation of North America's first US...
IBM and Dassault Systemes Help Panasonic Home Appliances Company Develop Smarter Cooking Appliances [Press Release]
Business Wire | 4 days 9 hours 42 minutes ago
Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that they have teamed up with Panasonic's Home Appliances Company and its Kitchen Appliance Business Unit (BU) to support the development of more convenient and safer home appliances and accelerate the introduction of induced heating (IH) appliances, such as flat cooktops, into the Japanese market.
Merger of Sumishin Matsushita Financial Services Co., Ltd. and STB Leasing Co., Ltd. [Press Release]
Business Wire | 23 days 3 hours 41 minutes ago
The Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Hitoshi Tsunekage; “Sumitomo Trust”) and Panasonic Corporation (President : Fumio Ohtsubo; “Panasonic”) decided to effect, as of April 1, 2010, a merger (“Lease Subsidiary Merger”) of Sumishin Matsushita Financial Services Co., Ltd. (“SMFC”), a company jointly invested in by Sumitomo Trust and Panasonic, and STB Leasing Co., Ltd. (“STBL”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Trust, and have entered into a basic agreement today.
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Company Overview
| Company: | Panasonic Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Consumer Electronics |
| Website: | http://panasonic.net |
Panasonic Corporation (formerly Matsushita Electric Industrial) is one of the world's top consumer electronics makers. It changed its name after more than 70 years to match its recognizable brands, which include Panasonic, Quasar, Technics, and others. Its Digital AVC Networks unit makes TVs, VCRs, CD and DVD players, PCs, cell phones, and fax machines. Panasonic also sells components (batteries, electric motors, displays), home appliances (washing machines, vacuum cleaners), and factory-automation equipment (industrial robots, welding equipment). Boasting about 540 consolidated companies, Panasonic peddles its products worldwide. The company also owns and operates Panasonic Corporation of North America.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 79,821.602 (2009) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | -12.6 (2009) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | -3,895.3 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | 0.0 (2009) |
| Number of Employees | 292,250 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | -4.4 (2009) |
| Fiscal Year-End | March |
